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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 423,244.04, 584,083.91 and 232,275.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 423,244.04, 584,083.91 and 232,275.20 is: 320,543.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    423,244.04 : 584,083.91 = 232,275.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    423,244.04/584,083.91 = 232,275.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    423,244.04x = 584,083.91 × 232,275.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    423,244.04x = 135,668,204,672.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,668,204,672.30/423,244.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 320,543.69

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